Promod Puri

CASE FOR SEPARATING GOD FROM RELIGION

God and religion are two separate identities. If we look at the genesis of religion, there was no God; instead, humans introduced Him or Her much later. In principle and virtually, religion is a code of conduct for a civil society. It all started from here. As society progressed, the code of conduct also evolved, resulting…

WE’RE ALL FOOLS ONCE IN A WHILE; LET US CELEBRATE APRIL FOOL’S DAY

Today marks April Fool’s Day on the first day of the month. But let us give the traditional custom of practical jokes, hoaxes, or harmless pranks a little more elaboration and celebration to recognize that we all carry an eccentric strain of foolishness within our creative and intellectual cognitive senses. We are fools or do foolish…

SATNAM WAHEGURU: A COMPANION IN SOLITUDE

“Satnam Waheguru” – two simple yet profoundly meaningful words encapsulating the essence of spiritual connection. In the solitude of contemplation, “Satnam Waheguru” becomes more than just a phrase; it transforms into a reverent acknowledgment of the universal Truth and wonders surrounding us. And that adoration becomes a prayer, Satnam Waheguru, Satnam Waheguru…. Breaking it down,…

THE WORLD NEEDS A NEW POLITICAL SYSTEM OF EVOLVING RATIONALISM BASED ON HUMANISM

by Promod Puri In my social, religious, and political sentiments that influence my behaviour and outlook toward society, I am neither a Leftist nor a Rightist. Further, I’m not a Centrist either, as I feel strained sitting indiscreetly between the Left-Right ideologies. Yet I occasionally deflect towards the Left or the Right or drive neutral….

ATHEISM’S CONTRIBUTION IN SPIRITUAL PURSUITS

God and religion are synonymous influences subjected to evolution in humankind’s ongoing social construction. In this evolution, atheism can also contribute because of its credible roots in various religious ideations. The main reason is for its earnest call for humanism in the conduct of our lives. The fact is, since the time God got institutionalized…

RELIGIONS ARE MORE THAN BELIEFS, GODS AND GODDESSES:

Religions offer more than rituals, customs and traditions, dos and don’ts, gods and goddesses. In fact, they also embody profound philosophies, ideologies, and intricate thoughts that are deeply intertwined with spirituality. In the realms of faith, belief, conviction and perception, while lacking empirical or laboratory-based evidence, religions often appear to clash with the principles of…